In a bizarre turn of events in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, a young woman staged her own kidnapping—just to attend a wedding her family didn’t approve of. But what she thought was a clever excuse quickly turned into a police case, leaving her and her family stunned.

What Happened?

• The girl, a private school teacher, wanted to go to her friend’s sister’s wedding.

• Her family refused permission, prompting her to fake a kidnapping.

• She called home Saturday evening saying she was on her way back.

• Soon after, her sister received a ransom message demanding ₹50,000, threatening the girl's life if the money wasn’t paid.

Family Panics, Police Act Swiftly

• The family, fearing the worst, alerted the police.

• Her mobile was put on surveillance, revealing her last known location as Barabanki railway station.

• Police found her sitting calmly on the platform and took her to the station for questioning.

The Truth Comes Out

• Under interrogation, the girl admitted she had fabricated the kidnapping story.

• She confessed that it was a ploy to attend the wedding against her family’s wishes.

What Did the Police Do?

• After recording her statement, police issued a strict warning.

• The girl was released into the custody of her family, who were reportedly shocked and embarrassed by the entire episode.

Why It Matters

Incidents like these waste critical police resources and can distract law enforcement from real emergencies. Authorities have not filed charges but have urged the public to refrain from making false complaints or staging similar acts.